Frequently Asked Questions

Maahir is a human development platform powered by AI. We don't just teach AI skills — we develop capability, character, confidence, and career-readiness. Your AI teacher "Roshni" is available 24/7 in 9 Pakistani languages. See how we teach →

Anyone with a phone and a desire to grow. Students, freelancers, professionals, women learning from home, persons with disabilities, kids (with guardian), senior citizens, and organizations. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use Maahir. See special needs support →

Yes. The entire platform — modules, exercises, AI teacher, community, certificates — is free forever. No credit card. No "premium tier." We're funded by development partners (UN, World Bank, NGOs) who want measurable impact. See partner programs →

Nine Pakistani languages: English, Urdu, Roman Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, Balochi, and Hindko. You can switch languages per exercise. Roshni speaks all nine fluently.

No. Maahir works on any smartphone. You can learn on a 2G connection, on a shared family phone, even during winter when schools are closed. One phone, multiple accounts, individual progress.

Because every learner gets AI tutoring, human mentorship, batch tracking, safety monitoring, and exercise reviews. We don't want 10,000 silent signups — we want people who finish. Apply for invite →

Yes. We work with UNICEF, UN Women, World Bank, JICA, GIZ, EU, FCDO, USAID, ADB, ILO, NAVTTC, BISP, and NGOs. See our partner page for detailed alignment with your programs, including scenario papers and implementation plans.

Each exercise gives you a real-world task: build something with AI, solve a problem, write a script. You complete the task using any AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.), then submit proof (screenshot, URL, or text). AI evaluates your submission instantly and scores it 1-10.

Absolutely. In fact, using AI tools IS the skill we teach. We want you to use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Google — anything. The goal is to demonstrate you can solve real problems with AI.

When you submit proof, our AI analyzes your submission against the exercise requirements. It scores you 1-10 and gives instant feedback. For some exercises, the AI asks follow-up questions (oral exam) to verify you truly understand the solution.

Real-world situations presented as interactive challenges. You might face: "Your client won't pay after 3 weeks — what do you do?" or "Your boss takes credit for your work — how do you handle it?" You make choices, see consequences, and learn. 1500+ scenarios across 6 domains.

Scientifically-backed personality and career tests: MBTI, Enneagram, DISC, Big Five, Holland Code, Grit, EQ, and more. These help you understand yourself and choose the right career path.

A dedicated practice area with prompt engineering challenges. You craft AI prompts, AI scores your output, and you level up from Shagird (beginner) to Ustaad (master).

A dedicated public platform (play.maahir.io/cyber-safety) teaching Pakistanis how to spot scams, fake recruiters, online fraud, digital blackmail, and identity theft. Free lessons, quizzes, and a verifiable certificate on completion.

It is a sister program. Anyone can take Cyber Safety training with no Maahir account. When you finish, you can upgrade to the full Maahir platform to keep learning AI, freelancing, and life skills.

No. Cyber Safety is open to the public — no invite code, no application. Just visit /cyber-safety and start.

It proves you completed structured lessons on digital fraud awareness, scam prevention, password hygiene, and online safety. Each certificate has a unique code employers and family members can verify at /cyber-safety/verify.

Yes, with a guardian. Children under 13 must have a parent or guardian create their account through the Family Hub. The guardian controls which modules the child can access, sees progress reports, and can pause learning at any time.

A guardian account lets a parent oversee one or more child accounts. Guardians see the child's points, streaks, completed modules, and AI chat summaries (without reading every message). Guardians can toggle individual modules on or off.

Yes. Children see only age-appropriate modules (filtered by age tier). Sensitive topics (workplace conflict, financial disputes, cyber-fraud scenarios) are gated until the teen tier (13+). The AI teacher uses a special kid-friendly persona for young learners.

Each child has a private shareable link (e.g. /parent/<code>) that guardians can open anytime to see attendance, completion, scores, and streaks. No login required to view the report.

Yes — accessibility is built into the platform, not bolted on. We have a dedicated Special Needs page showing how Maahir adapts for 12+ conditions including visual impairment, hearing loss, one arm, polio, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Down syndrome, and more. Your body has limits. Your mind doesn't.

You type short instructions with one hand — AI does the rest. AI writes the code, creates the designs, generates the content. You direct; AI builds. One hand is enough. One finger is enough. See detailed examples with income estimates.

Yes. Roshni (the AI teacher) reads EVERYTHING aloud in 9 languages. You navigate by voice — "Roshni, open Module 3." You submit exercises by speaking. AI transcribes and submits for you. No screen reading needed.

Many autistic learners thrive with Maahir because: the interface is the same every day (predictable), Roshni is always patient and consistent (never frustrated), communication is clear and literal (no sarcasm), and coding/logic tasks often align with autistic special interests. See our autism scenario for details.

Maahir is designed for short attention spans: exercises are 10-15 minutes, feedback is instant, gamification (points, badges, streaks) provides dopamine hits, and AI redirects attention when it wanders. No 3-hour lectures.

No. All accessibility features are free, like everything else on Maahir. Voice input, text-to-speech, screen reader support — all included.

Yes. The guardian portal shows real-time progress, completed exercises, time spent, and safety alerts. For vulnerable learners, distress detection uses lower thresholds — if your child types "I can't do this," you're alerted immediately.

Yes. As a PWA, you can install Maahir on your phone's home screen. Content is cached for offline learning. When you reconnect, your progress syncs automatically.

Your data is stored securely and never sold. We use your learning data to personalize your experience and improve the platform. You can delete your account at any time.

Any device with a modern browser: Android phones, iPhones, tablets, laptops, desktops. No app store download needed — just open play.maahir.io in your browser.

No installation required. Just visit the website. Optionally, you can "Add to Home Screen" for a native app-like experience with offline support.

Maahir gives you real, verifiable skills that employers want. We provide career coaching, mock interviews, CV building, and a job-ready portfolio. While we can't guarantee employment, our students are equipped with practical skills that make them highly employable.

Yes. Each module completion earns a certificate. These are AI-verified — meaning you had to actually demonstrate your skills to earn them, not just watch videos.

Roshni (your AI teacher) provides personalized career guidance based on your performance, interests, and assessment results. The Career Hub includes 50+ resources, skill radar charts, and a personalized roadmap.

Battles are 1v1 or team challenges where you compete on AI exercises. You and your opponent complete the same challenge — the AI evaluates both and declares a winner. It's a fun way to push yourself.

Yes. Teams let you learn together, share progress, and compete in team battles. You can create or join a team from the Community section.

Advanced students can become mentors. If you're new, you can connect with experienced peers who've already completed modules you're working on. Ask questions, get guidance, learn from their journey.

You need an invite code to apply. Visit the Apply page, enter your invite code, fill in your details and goals. Applications are typically reviewed within 1-2 business days. Some cohort intakes may take up to 5-7 business days. No invite code? Try our free Demo first.

Contact your teacher or the platform admin. They can reset your password for you.

Your dashboard shows your points, level, streaks, completed modules, badges, and rank on the leaderboard. You can also see a detailed breakdown of every exercise you've completed with AI scores.

Tracks are specialized learning paths. Everyone starts with the Foundation Track (AI mastery). Coming soon: Cyber Security (25 specializations), Project Management (3 specializations), and System Development (3 specializations). Learn more →